Melissa Taranto
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Match-by-match stats
Melissa Taranto 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Melissa Taranto has appeared in 19 A-League Women matches this season, totalling 1,498 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Women midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.50 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.24 | 13 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.18 | 26 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.90 | 43 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.60 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 42 |
Melissa Taranto has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 166 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Melissa Taranto has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 150 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 696 | 41.80 | 86 |
| Accurate passes | 529 | 31.80 | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 1.32 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.12 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Melissa Taranto has completed 529 of 696 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.66 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 34 | 2.04 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 27 |
| Duels won | 97 | 5.83 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.78 | 80 |
| Touches | 1013 | 60.90 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 281 | 16.88 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 28 | 1.68 | 86 |
| Dispossessed | 31 | 1.86 | 83 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Melissa Taranto completes 11 dribbles at a 32% success rate and wins 97 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 46 | 2.76 | 78 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 31 | 1.86 | 93 |
| Clearances | 18 | 1.08 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.12 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Melissa Taranto makes 46 tackles and 31 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.32 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 46 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 22.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Foul involvements | 50 | 3.00 | 83 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Melissa Taranto has committed 22 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 22 fouls.
Positions played
A-League WomenMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (5) and left defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Adelaide United W squad
E. Murray
21 yrs#7
C. Dawber26 yrs#10
C. Rossi18 yrs#12
A. Taranto27 yrs#15
K. Bowler23 yrs#19
E. Healy
25 yrs#22
F. Worts
30 yrs#23
L. Gooch21 yrs#25
S. Morgan25 yrs#5
M. Taranto27 yrs#6
E. Condon27 yrs#8
P. Zois22 yrs#9
M. Nicholas17 yrs#14
D. Holmes
29 yrs#16
S. Dewey19 yrs#27
Melissa Taranto previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Women | 20 | 1,395 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 37 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 22 | 1,868 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 43 | 6.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 19 | 1,469 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 5.85 |
About Melissa Taranto
A-League Women 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Women, Melissa Taranto has featured across 19 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1498 minutes. Melissa Taranto has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Melissa Taranto has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 34 attempts (32% success rate). Melissa Taranto has contributed 15 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Melissa Taranto has registered 46 tackles (0 won), 31 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 529 from 696 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Melissa Taranto has won 97 of 200 total duels.
Discipline
Melissa Taranto has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 28.
About Melissa Taranto
Melissa Taranto is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Adelaide United W in the A-League Women, representing Australia. and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 22 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Melissa Taranto's most recent match was away at Brisbane Roar W on January 26th. Adelaide United W lost 3-0. Melissa Taranto played 63 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
- January 26th3-0 lossatBrisbane Roar W(63 mins, rating 6.26)
- September 15th0-2 lossvsWellington Phoenix W(83 mins, rating 6.49)
- November 10th0-0 drawatMelbourne City W(81 mins, rating 6.78)
- June 15th2-1 winvsPerth Glory W(63 mins, rating 6.16)
- April 27th0-2 winatBrisbane Roar W(85 mins, rating 6.6)
Teammates at Adelaide United W
Melissa Taranto currently plays alongside Melissa Taranto, Sian Dewey, Emily Condon, Carina Rossi, Lara Gooch, Erin Healy, Emilia Murray, Peter Zois, Zoe Tolland, Adriana Taranto, Isabel Hodgson, Matilda McNamara, Ella Tonkin, Claudia Jenkins, Katie Bowler, Dylan Holmes, Maeve Nicholas, Chelsie Dawber, Holly Murray, Amelie Millar, Fiona Worts, Sarah Morgan, Emily Hodgson and Ilona Melegh at Adelaide United W.